September 3rd, 2017

Hi ho, Hi ho, it's back to work I go. Extended days off are nice when a vacation is involved, but when that's not the case it kind of defeats the purpose. And in either case, it's always hard getting back into the swing of things.

Normally I wouldn't have much to say, but there was some exciting news at the museum today. As is always the case, I can't tell anyone, but they didn't say I couldn't tell my journal. I'm so excited! The recently uncovered, discovered, excavated, exhumed? I'm not sure the proper way to say it, the Mummy that archaeologists found, Nephmesu, he's coming to Denver! And even more impressively, the museum managed to secure him as a permanent resident! We've had Tutankhamen a few times as he was making his way through on tour, I even got to see him the last time he was here. But since he tours, he never stays in one place. Nephmesu will be here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. He won't be museum property, and that always carries the risk that the legal owner can reclaim his property at any time. So, probably not permanent permanent, but he'll be here for a while.

The Egyptian exhibit will have to be remodeled to accommodate our new resident. The preparations we have for when Tutankhamen visits aren't meant for permanent display, so some changes will need to be made. There was discussion of actually remodeling the first floor northwest wing and moving the whole exhibit down there. I know some of the staff are in favor of that because of the other exhibit ideas we've had, but that would be a lot of work.

So planning stage is underway, they hope to have a decision before the month is out so that remodeling can begin. Depending on what needs to happen and how much work it'll take, remodeling will probably take some time. If it's done in a month, that'd be impressive, but two months is more likely. While all this is going on, Nephmesu will be making his tour around the states, slowing getting closer and closer to us. When our remodeling is done, and confirmed, Nephmesu should be able to arrive within another week, so we're looking at having him here within the year!

So, big news. Can't tell anyone, which really sucks. The Museum will make a public statement when they're ready, and until then I get to apologize to all our visitors who want to see the Egypt display.
 I should get to bed though, get to go back and do it all over again tomorrow.